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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Frederick Hemke works with Eric Zheng, during a 2018 masterclass. The saxophone professor taught generations of students during his decades at Northwestern.

Students, faculty share memories of a legend

May 16, 2019

Chris Forbes performed the Dahl Concerto for Frederick Hemke during a masterclass in 2017. At one point, as the professor offered critique and suggestions for improvement, Forbes remembers Hemke standing...

Hemke died April 17 at the age of 83. He had taught in Bienen for 50 years before retiring in 2012.

Frederick Hemke, award-winning saxophone professor at Northwestern, dies at 83

April 28, 2019

Frederick Hemke, an award-winning former Northwestern saxophone professor, died April 17. He was 83. Hemke was a professor in the Bienen School of Music and first joined NU in 1962. He chaired the...

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